The winter holidays are almost upon us, and many of us yearn to create a picture-perfect scene at home.

Too often, we’re wrought with stress. So here are a few tips to keep you sane, smiling, balanced and, we hope, healthy, drawn from the recently released book, “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Secrets of Longevity.”

BODY:

• Move your body every day — walk, jog, cycle, do yoga, lift weights, swim, etc. — even if it just means walking at the mall!

• Eat your holiday colors — green, red and blue fruits and veggies.

• Take your multivitamin and vitamin D every day.

• Get plenty of rest.

• Drink lots of warm liquids, including green tea.

MIND:

• Set an intention for what you want this holiday season, visualize it in great detail, and keep your attention on it.

• Write out and release what’s been stressful.

• Give up perfection and enjoy what’s right in front of you instead.

• Reframe the difficult stuff. Redefine it as a learning experience that has made you stronger and more compassionate.

• Meditate, do yoga, breathe deeply. Bring yourself into the present moment in your body.

SPIRIT:

• Keep a gratitude list every day, and take stock of all the good that comes into your life. (Hint: This list is longer than the “bad.”) Say “thank you” — a lot!

• Stop and notice the beauty around you. It only takes a second or two.

• Listen to the guidance from your inner teacher, and follow his or her directions.

• Sing, laugh and dance as much as possible.

• Answer this question: What would make this the best holiday of my life? Then, go for it.